DAY ONE: EVENT PLANNERS
Floral Confidence for a Seamless Wedding Day
Designed for planners, coordinators, and assistants who want to feel more empowered around florals on event day—no prior design experience needed.
Wednesday, July 23, 2025
6PM - 8:30PM
Pittsburgh, PA
You’ll Learn:
PHYSICAL DESIGN
- Proper boutonniere pinning
- Cake flower placement
- How to lay greenery and loose blooms with a refined touch
- Quick floral fixes for broken stems, toppled arrangements, missing items, or moments that need a spruce
- Designer bud vase and pin frog techniques
CONCEPTUAL DESIGN
- How to align inspiration boards with real-world floral pricing
- How to help your clients understand pricing
- Understanding today’s floral styles vs. traditional or dated approaches
- Q&A for your specific day-of challenges
BONUS
- Behind the Blooms PDF: Understand the floral design process to better support your clients
- Emergency Toolkit PDF – Event-day must-haves with shoppable links
Ticket Includes
Workshop Cost ... $275
- Hands-on floral training with Valerie, Owner & Artistic Director
- Fresh florals, pin frog mechanics, vases, and supplies
- Mini Starter Tool Kit
- Charcuterie and refreshments (non-alcoholic)
- Individualized Q&A with Valerie
- Two professionally designed Bonus PDFs
Family Friendly Note
This is a child-friendly evening. We understand that flexibility matters, and you're welcome to bring your little one if it supports your ability to attend. Please note that the space will include tools such as scissors and florals with thorns — we kindly ask that you supervise and take any precautions needed to ensure everyone's safety and enjoyment.
This is a non-alcoholic event. Light refreshments and charcuterie will be provided; please be aware that the food may contain common allergens..
DAY TWO: THOUGHTFUL HOSTS
Floral Styling for the Thoughtful Host
Designed for everyday hosts, creatives, and anyone who loves to gather beautifully. This session is all about learning simple, stylish floral techniques that make your table and space feel intentional, effortless, and impressive — no experience needed.
Thursday, July 24, 2025
6PM - 8:30PM
Pittsburgh, PA
You’ll Learn:
FLORAL DESIGN SKILLS
- How to design and place stylish bud vases
- Creating layered, artful arrangements with pin frogs
- Tablescape styling with flowers, candles, and linens
- Designing a small but impactful floral focal piece
- Thinking outside the box: How to get creative in your home and rental spaces
- Hosting Q&A — bring your specific styling or event questions
BONUS
- Hosting with Flowers PDF – A seasonal guide to simple centerpieces and welcoming touches
- Shopping Links PDF – Favorite vases, tools, and tabletop accents
Ticket Includes
Workshop Cost ... $275
- Hands-on floral instruction with Valerie, Owner & Artistic Director
- Fresh florals, vessels, and floral mechanics
- Mini starter tool kit
- Charcuterie and non-alcoholic refreshments
- Individualized Q&A with Valerie
- Two beautifully designed bonus PDFs
We're all flower girlies at heart
We warmly encourage you to make this a girls’ night — bring a friend, a sister, or someone you love to create with. Flowers are even more joyful when shared.
This is a non-alcoholic event. Light refreshments and charcuterie will be provided; please be aware that the food may contain common allergens..
DAY THREE: FLORAL PROFESSIONALS
Floral Technique & Studio Support for Designers
Created for floral designers who want to refine their work, strengthen their systems and efficiency, and feel more supported in both creativity and logistics. This is a personalized 1:1 session tailored to your needs—whether you’re seeking design feedback, operational clarity, or a calm space to process and grow.
Available by Appointment
2.5 - 3 hr sessions
In person in your workspace in Pittsburgh, PA and beyond
Your Session May Include:
DESIGN TECHNIQUE
- Personalized feedback on your design style
- Bloom placement, color palette, and composition coaching
- Mechanics, movement, and ingredient selection discussions
- Honing in on specific technique questions
- Installation guidance and how-to support
- Creative troubleshooting and problem-solving
PERFORMANCE AND EASE
- Studio efficiency and workflow support
- System tips to lighten your mental and physical load
- Light guidance for organizing your client process
- Suggestions for streamlining digital files, folders, and workflows
- Support for creating a “ready-set-go” system for client onboarding and planning
- Tips for simplifying your behind-the-scenes structure
- Portfolio review and refinement guidance
- Planning and pacing your day-of schedule
BONUS
- Optional follow-up video chat two weeks after your session
Workshop Cost ... $425
- 2.5–3 hour private session with Valerie
- One-on-one floral coaching tailored to your needs
- Hands-on design time (if in-studio)
- Optional follow-up email or video support
Family Friendly Note
This is not a templated course or a styled design class — it’s a personalized working session designed to meet you where you are in your floral journey. Whether you’re years into business or just beginning, this session offers a blend of hands-on technique, behind-the-scenes clarity, and thoughtful conversation to help you work smarter, design more intuitively, and feel less alone in your process.
Think of it as both a design lab and a gentle business audit — one rooted in artistry, honesty, and genuine care.
Let's Pumpkin!
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